Shivaist

shiv·a

also shiv·ah or shib·ah  (shĭv′ə)

n. Judaism

A seven-day period of formal mourning observed after the funeral of a close relative.

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[Yiddish shive, from Hebrew šib'â, seven; see šbʕ in Semitic roots.]

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Shi·va

 (shē′və) also Si·va (shē′və, sē′-)

n. Hinduism

One of the principal Hindu deities, worshiped as the destroyer and restorer of worlds and in numerous other forms. Shiva is often conceived as a member of the Trimurti, along with Brahma and Vishnu.

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[Sanskrit śivaḥ, from śiva-, auspicious, dear; see kei- in Indo-European roots.]

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Shi′va·ism, Si′va·ism n.

Shi′va·ist, Si′va·ist n.

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Noun

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Shivaist - worshipper of Shiva Shivaism, Sivaism - a Hindu sect worshiping Shiva Hindoo, Hindu - a person who adheres to Hinduism

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